The Independent – Fears thousands wrongly told to pay back benefits
Nearly 15,000 people say they have been wrongly ordered to pay back universal credit payments, as the government attempts to claw back £500m in pandemic benefit handouts.
Many have been told to repay the money in error simply because they missed phone calls or messages from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requesting evidence as it carries out retrospective checks, according to a charity supporting claimants, the exclusive in the Independent reads.
Today's Headlines - Summarised
Eric Dier shows off new German accent after making Bayern Munich debut
Dier’s taken the Steve McClaren approach.
Tottenham announce signing of Radu Dragusin and Eric Dier loan to Bayern Munich
A busy night of transfers in North London.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou defends Richarlison display and explains Eric Dier absence
The Brazilian striker has to fill the void left by Harry Kane.
Eric Dier claims fan behaviour is a ‘huge problem’ and credits ‘Godfather’ Antonio Conte for England recall
The i says Eric Dier believes that fan behaviour in English football has become a “serious problem” and admitted that his family members do not travel to away games for fear of being abused.